| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $165.74 | 5.413% | $174.7115 | $174.71 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.74 | 7.256% | $32.9705 | $32.97 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.41 | 4.261% | $92.1772 | $92.18 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.62 | 7.277% | $186.2543 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.43 | 6.356% | $199.3431 | $199.34 | $199.35 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.43 | 11.730% | $244.0518 | $244.05 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.55 | 8.866% | $109.4648 | $109.46 | $109.45 | $109.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.92 | $1,038.9732 | $1,038.96 | $1,038.95 | $1,039.10 | |